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Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Hyundai opens $1.1 bn plant in Alabama

Rediff.com21 May 2005

South Korean auto giant Hyundai has inaugurated its first $1.1 billion factory in the North American market.\n\n

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

US '100 per cent' behind Japan: Trump after N Korea missile launch

Rediff.com12 Feb 2017

Seoul said North Korea launched the missile apparently to 'provoke' Trump.

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Nikki Haley, the doer who loves to be underestimated

Rediff.com14 Feb 2023

Dubbed as "Jobs Governor", Haley turned South Carolina's economy around during her tenure as governor and transforming the state into a manufacturing powerhouse. She cut taxes, repealed burdensome regulations, and turned South Carolina into "the Beast of the Southeast". Under her leadership, figures note, the state's unemployment rate hit a 15-year low, and when she left office, South Carolina was at full employment.

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

DC-designed luxury car unveiled at Detroit show

Rediff.com7 Jan 2003

Built by Mumbai-based designer Dilip Chhabria, the prototype of the 'AMV8 Vantage Concept' car was unveiled at a glittering show on Monday.

Big laughs at US box office!

Big laughs at US box office!

Rediff.com10 Jan 2005

The light of the heart

The light of the heart

Rediff.com20 Aug 2003

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

'Yoga free from copyright': Modi leads Yoga event at UN

Rediff.com21 Jun 2023

The prime minister, wearing an especially customised white yoga T-shirt and trousers, began his address with a 'Namaste' and thanked people for coming here from far away to attend the celebration.

Cheap thrills!

Cheap thrills!

Rediff.com20 Aug 2004

Kuerten pulls out of Wimbledon

Kuerten pulls out of Wimbledon

Rediff.com10 Jun 2004

An injury to his right hip has ruled the three-time French Open champions out.

Nick Nolte makes a good thief

Nick Nolte makes a good thief

Rediff.com11 Apr 2003

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Air India Will Help Tata Rule The Skies

Rediff.com29 Oct 2021

The acquisition will give the Tatas a firm footing on international routes and generate economies of scale.

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Days after spy balloon row, US warns China against helping Russia

Rediff.com19 Feb 2023

United States Secretary of State Antony Blinken has warned China that its 'material support' for Russia's war against Ukraine would attract sanctions and condemned the 'unacceptable violation' of American sovereignty by a Chinese spy balloon as he met Beijing's top diplomat Wang Yi.

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

McDonald's may go off menu in North and East

Rediff.com22 Aug 2017

Default in payment of royalties to McDonald's India for nearly two years was the key reason behind the fast-food chain's decision to terminate franchise agreement

DVD sales soar in US

DVD sales soar in US

Rediff.com10 Jan 2003

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

PHOTOS: Williams sisters lead Americans into fourth round

Rediff.com24 Jan 2015

Top seed Serena Williams and her older sister Venus led a foursome of American women into the Australian Open fourth round on Saturday.

It's a Bad Day on CNN

It's a Bad Day on CNN

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

The DJ as Sutradhar

The DJ as Sutradhar

Rediff.com19 Sep 2003

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

PIX: Argentina outclass Italy to win 'Finalissima'

Rediff.com2 Jun 2022

Argentina marked the revival of the Cup of Champions in style as an inspired Lionel Messi helped them outclass Italy 3-0 in a heavyweight clash billed as the 'Finalissima' at a raucous Wembley Stadium in London on Wednesday.

'Hamas is not stupid'

'Hamas is not stupid'

Rediff.com25 Oct 2023

'The Israeli government is saying, "OK, leave northern Gaza, because we're going to fight Hamas there".' 'But Hamas is not stupid. They are going to put militants in southern Gaza too. And then what's Israel going to do?' 'At some point are they going to say, 'Leave southern Gaza too because we want to fight Hamas there? Go across the border to Egypt"'? 'That's what people are worried about. Because they fear that once they cross the border into Egypt there will be no coming back.'

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Dominique Lapierre, author of City of Joy, passes away at 91

Rediff.com5 Dec 2022

Dominique Lapierre, the French author with a passion for India and whose novels sold tens of millions of copies, has died, his wife announced on Sunday.

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

US names mountain after an Indian-American scientist

Rediff.com1 Jul 2014

In a rare honour, the United States has named a mountain in Antarctica after eminent Indian-American scientist Akhouri Sinha whose pioneering biological research expedition has provided vital data about animal populations.

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

5G scare: Air India cancels 14 US flights

Rediff.com19 Jan 2022

Air India cancelled 14 flights on India-US routes from Wednesday onwards due to deployment of 5G internet in North America which could interfere with aircraft's navigation systems. Meanwhile, DGCA chief Arun Kumar told PTI that the Indian aviation regulator was working "in close coordination with our carriers to overcome the situation" that has arisen due to 5G internet's deployment in the US. US aviation regulator Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) had on January 14 said that "5G interference with the aircraft's radio altimeter could prevent engine and braking systems from transitioning to landing mode, which could prevent an aircraft from stopping on the runway".

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

'Million Dollar Bat' offers Americans a dream chance to join IPL

Rediff.com26 Nov 2014

When Rinku Singh won the Million Dollar Arm show in 2008, the Indians' 'Great American Dream' of playing professional baseball became a reality and now the promoters of that very contest want Americans to realise the 'Great Indian Dream' of playing in cash-rich Indian Premier League T20 cricket tournament.

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Tennis: Sharapova withdraws from Rogers Cup; Pliskova breaks into top-10

Rediff.com8 Aug 2015

Maria Sharapova's US Open preparations took a major blow with the Russian World No 2 forced to withdraw from next week's WTA event in Toronto.

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Trump to call for unity in State of the Union address

Rediff.com5 Feb 2019

He will call for 'an end to the politics of resistance and retribution', a senior aide said.

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

EPL PIX: Fernandes inspires United comeback victory

Rediff.com27 Aug 2023

IMAGES from the English Premier League matches played on Saturday.

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Low expectations from first face-to-face Biden-Xi meeting at G20 Summit

Rediff.com12 Nov 2022

Rather, cold reactions are expected considering the contentious issues the US is bound to raise -- Taiwan, human rights, and North Korea.

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

What Are The Aims Of India's Indo-Pacific Policy?

Rediff.com26 Jun 2023

India's historical focus on its continental borders has overshadowed its maritime ambitions, but that is changing quickly, notes Ajai Shukla.

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Seven Indian Americans awarded for cancer research

Rediff.com13 May 2014

The Society of Asian American Scientists in Cancer Research last month presented awards to seven doctors for their outstanding contributions to cancer research. The awards were presented by Rajvir Dahiya, SAASCR president, San Diego, California on April 6.

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Djokovic gets second bite at history in the Big Apple

Rediff.com26 Aug 2021

After an Olympic stumble Novak Djokovic will get a second bite at history in the Big Apple with a calendar year Grand Slam there for the taking at the US Open.

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Desi Who Will Sanction Putin's Russia

Rediff.com25 Feb 2022

United States Deputy National Security Advisor Daleep Singh is the White House's anchorperson for economic sanctions against Russia.

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

PIX: Germany snap losing run; Spain, Brazil, Argentina win

Rediff.com13 Sep 2023

Images from the international friendly and Euro qualifying football matches played on Tuesday.

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Reducing Indo-Pak tension key takeaway from G7: US

Rediff.com27 Aug 2019

Modi, flanked by Trump, on Monday categorically rejected any scope for third party mediation on Kashmir.

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Ailing Federer pulls out of Montreal Masters

Rediff.com2 Aug 2013

Former World No 1 Roger Federer has pulled out of next week's Montreal Masters, organisers said on Friday.

AFC backs FIFA's biennial World Cup feasibility study

AFC backs FIFA's biennial World Cup feasibility study

Rediff.com14 Sep 2021

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) said it welcomed consultations world governing body FIFA's plan to conduct a feasibility study into staging the World Cup every two years instead of every four.

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

'Global catastrophe' if NATO clashes with Russian army, warns Putin

Rediff.com15 Oct 2022

Russian President Vladimir Putin on Friday said that any direct contact or direct clash of North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) troops with the Russian army would lead to a 'global catastrophe'.

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Watched These Amazing 2022 Movies?

Rediff.com31 Dec 2022

Aseem Chhabra presents his list of 10 international films that mattered to him, stories that he connected with and characters that gave him a better understanding of the human condition.

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

In Messi's hometown, hope builds ahead of World Cup final

Rediff.com17 Dec 2022

Messi's image is everywhere, adorning the sides of buildings.